Background
Oka Taian was born in 1796. Oka's father Taijun was also physician.
Oka Taian was born in 1796. Oka's father Taijun was also physician.
Oka Taian left his home at the age of 20 and learned Chinese and Western medicine in various places. In the Bunsei Era (1818-1829) he studied under Philipp Siebold, German physician.